Provision of Talking Therapy Services

GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is the buying organisation for the contract titled "Provision of Talking Therapy Services," which falls under the health services industry category. The procurement process, carried out in Bolton under the "services" category, was completed with a contract awarded for the provision of step 2 talking therapies. This procurement used a limited method indicating it was a direct award without the prior publication of a call for competition, justified as being outside the scope of standard directives.

The contract, valued at £453,569, was signed on 1st April 2025 and awarded to 1Point (North West) Limited, a large-scale service provider based in Bolton. The procurement status is marked as complete, and the process was formally documented on 11th August 2025. This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specializing in health services, particularly those offering mental health and talking therapy capabilities.

The award to 1Point (North West) Limited demonstrates that well-established and large-scale organisations have a competitive edge in such tenders, especially when a direct award method is applicable. Businesses that possess the capability to deliver services without the competitive bidding requirement might see similar opportunities where their specific expertise aligns with the commissioning needs of public health organisations like GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.